DURATION
Part-Time
In association with FÁS.
1 year (depending on results, the option of a 2nd year)

INTRODUCTION

This FÁS funded programme is intended to give Community Employment participants an opportunity to avail of basic education. The course will help to develop reading and
writing skills as well as mathematics and computer skills. Areas such as personal development and job orientation skills will
be included in the course.

SPECIAL FEATURES

The course is designed to take full account of the needs and requirements of the participants. This will include a flexible,
caring approach by the highly-qualified tutors. The group size will be small to ensure that each participant will gain maximum
benefit from time spent on the course.
Services available will include access to Career Guidance within the college.

MAIN AREAS OF STUDY

• Everyday English
• Computers
• Everyday Mathematics
• Communications
• Personal Development

FURTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Access (based on interview) to full-time courses at Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa and other educational institutes.

CERTIFICATION

On satisfactory completion of the course students receive a college certificate.

COURSE DIRECTOR

- Cathy Kelly